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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?
(a) Its power.
(b) Its symptoms/manifestations.
(c) Its geography.
(d) Its use as a biological weapon.

2. An unusual thing about the city is that:
(a) It has no native plants or animals.
(b) It has abundant water.
(c) Everybody has a garden.
(d) It is famous for its plants and animals.

3. Why are the townspeople not told the disease is plague?
(a) Dr Rieux is panicking.
(b) The authorities fear a panic will result.
(c) The authorities are not sure that the disease is.
(d) Inspector Clouseau has arrived.

4. How many people have contracted the disease and recovered?
(a) Forty.
(b) Everone has recovered.
(c) None. All have died.
(d) One.

5. What is NOT a symptom of the plague?
(a) Delerium.
(b) Extreme thirst.
(c) Buboes.
(d) Fear of water (hydrophobia).

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?

2. Why is Rieux called out to treat M. Cottard?

3. The narrator tells us that the city is:

4. What causes panic in the town?

5. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?

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